standards

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    `MCS assesment

    Hi, Just received feedback on the Non conformities corrective actions that arose on my initial mcs verification. One issue I am having trouble with is that I am being asked to produce an MCS certificate, yet in order to log in to the MCS website database to produce an mcs cert, you are...
  2. S

    Standards Manager? HSE

    Are they all cocks or is it just the one that works here?....:fuk2:... Yes I'm having a bad day :)
  3. S

    New Guide Tables Help

    Just doing a quote from the new guide, wondering were you find the tables for beyond 45 degrees of South any help greatly appriciated. I have a job we are looking at slightly South of West ie 248 degrees or 68 degrees past South Any help greatly appriciated
  4. M

    European installation standards for US based installer

    I'm looking for some input on minimum installation standards for an installation that is a hybrid of US and EU equipment for an installation I am working on. The project is located in a Caribbean island that uses 230/400V 60Hz. My solar training is all US focused although I am originally a UK...
  5. UKMeterman

    Standards of an electrical installation at a major exhbition center

    Hi, Noticed the attached today. On several stands the power had been wired to single gang metal clad sockets with associated back boxes, note that no cable gland appeared to have been used only a plain grommet. The cable appears to be Twin and Earth. Comments please!
  6. Q

    Working abroad

    Hi all. My company is going to be doing work across Europe, I'm currentley the QS but don't have much experience about the standars abroad, Can some one tell me what I will need to do to meet eu standards and do they except niceic certificates, any help will do, just not to sure where to start...
  7. L

    BS fuses V's DIN and VDE

    Hi Lads, anyone know what the difference is between the standards of BS fuses and the europeon standards of DIN and VDE fuses? My supplier of switch gear is now telling us that there is now going to be a leading in time if I want to buy BS fuses, as they have to be imported, whereas DIN and VDE...
  8. T

    British standards cables HELP

    Hi all, I was wondering if anyone of you knows whether I can use IEC certified cables in the UK or if they have to be according to BS?
  9. UKMeterman

    Standards of electrical installation at a public firework display

    What do people make of the attached pic, it is feeding 2 off 500W flood lamps on a post plugged into a house next door to the cricket club.. Would anyone in the Bristolish area want to have a word with them?
  10. mattw73

    Difference between French electrical standards and UK

    Hi, I'm just about to finish my C & G 2330 course and am moving to France. I know that experience counts for pretty much everything but can anyone tell me the fundamental differences between the UK and France in terms of standards. Thanks, Matt
  11. D Skelton

    Trading standards

    We've just got our Trading Standards approval! I'm well chuffed! Now we're officially not rogue traders :D Now... A couple of questions... 1: What is an RCD??? 2: I'm a bit confused about the wiring in a plug socket I'm replacing. Am I right in thinking that the green and yellow wire is the...
  12. E

    Electrical Standards Engineers required or Australia (Client will Sponsor) $100k +

    EDT are currently working with an ACT based organisation that are looking for (2) Electrical Standards Engineers to join them on a permanent basis. The primary purpose of this role is to develop and implement changes to standards for a technical plant that supports the companies strategic...
  13. O

    discussion regarding new industry initiatives regarding professional standards and ..

    Here's the full title: "discussion regarding new industry initiatives regarding professional standards and support for electricians" Anyone else had a call re this and asking if you'll agree to go on an Online Discussion Group early in July??
  14. UKMeterman

    Panel wiring standards

    Hi, Are there any published standards for panel wiring, in particular colour codeing and the seperation of LV, and SELV. Thanks
  15. S

    Advertising Standards Authority Ruling

    Some justice ????ASA Adjudication on Solarking UK - Advertising Standards Authority
  16. R

    Can someone work this out for me

    Hi sorry to bother you guys. I am stuck on this question hope you can help Question A 3KW,230V storage heater is supplied by 15m of multi-core 70 degrees PVC cable clipped direct to the wall. Protection is BS EN 60898 type C circuit breaker. Ambient temp is 30 degrees. determine the 1 Load...
  17. silver surfer

    PIR in an ATEX area.

    Been asked to carry out PIR and subsequent remedials at a small factory that has a Zone 2 area (ATEX and DSEAR regs apply) but does that mean that the firm i work for would have to undergo Hazardous Training as a legal requirement ? or as long as we stick to the nescessary rules and regs are we...
  18. i=p/u

    british standards of cookers

    hello, and thanks if you have any advice. ive bought a cooker and find the door gets to 96 degrees does anyone know if this is uk standard . ???? or give me any tips where to look for info???
  19. H

    G59 Engineering recommendations/regulations/ Standards?

    Does anyone know where I could find G59 Engineering recommendations/standards/regulations? I found some for G83/1 under BS EN 40538:2007 but I can't find any for G59.
  20. R

    cable standards

    Just want to throw this out there to get your thoughts,got load of FP white (all sizes ).Thinking of using cable to rewire house but im getting conflicting stories as to whether it up to same standard as t&e.I think its way above.What do you say

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